I have 22 years of experience, and specialize in the field of environmental science with specific knowledge in the areas of habitat restoration, seagrasses and water resource management. I have published on such topics as environmental impacts on marine communities, habitat restoration and seagrass ecology. My professional career ranges from tropical to arctic systems, including experience as a biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service working on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. My work regarding seagrass restoration resulted in me winning an Environmental Excellence Award for Healthy Ecosystems.